Oceanmark is the only boarding facility where I would ever leave my dogs. They love being dropped…read moreoff to play with the other dogs, and they come home tired and happy from lots of exercise. We get the dogs groomed while they're being boarded, too, so they also come home looking so pretty!

About 1.5 years ago we were looking for someone to walk our dog Peach in the afternoon while we are…read moreboth at work and came across Stellar Pet Care. Jennifer was friendly and professional and she has been walking our dog Peach since then. We can tell Peach loves her and really enjoys spending time with her. We asked her to give us a quick text every day after the walk on how it went and Jennifer never missed one. We have also boarded Peach with Jennifer whenever we went out of town and we can relax and enjoy our time away from home because we know that she will be well taken care of. We would recommend Stellar Pet Care to anyone without hesitation!

My family goes on business trips and vacations regularly and we needed a cat sitter on short…read morenotice. We found Jennifer and she responded promptly, agreeing to take care of our 16-old-Gus for 2 weeks. What makes her business really special is she provides daily updates and photos of her visits so you don't have to worry about your furry friend back home. Gus is a senior cat with few teeth and specific dietary needs, and she was very caring in preparing his meals. Jennifer also kept our home very clean, considering beloved Gus loves to throw his litter around. She is very reliable and we will certainly be using her services every time we are away. We'd highly recommend her to anyone in need of pet care.

I recently left my 2 cats at Green Leaf Cat retreat while on vacation. What a wonderful place to…read moreleave my babies! The cats are kept in a room, not a cage. The room is filed with cat toys, cat tree and a view of the outdoors with bird feeders to keep them entertained. The room was also immaculately clean. The boys were well looked after and loved while I was away. They even sent me a touching video of the cats for me to watch while on holidays. The only negative, is they are not available from Jan-Apr while they travel south. You can check out the Green Leaf video on You Tube. Just search for 'Gizmo Gyro paulandtoby'

Cathy is one of the most amazing ladies I have ever met. She won over my very picky and timid…read morerescue girl.....Sammy our rescue chihuahua/dachshund cross just loves her as does Gracie our English bulldog. Cathy was a huge help when our person we booked to dog sit backed out at last minute......we would recommend Cathy to anyone she truly is a guardian angel.

I fostered then adopted my baby Hazelnut (nee Mecca) in April, a month before a planned long…read moreweekend away to Cape Breton. Hazelnut had been through 3 foster families before me, over the course of 2 months. Despite having a good life for 7 years (she was reluctantly surrendered by her family when they moved into an apartment), and despite the efforts of 3 amazing, caring foster families, Hazelnut was unsettled, unsure of where life would dump her next, and, I think, misunderstood by all the potential adopters who ran away with their tails between their legs. It doesn't help that I'm gone 40 hours/week for work, and there's nobody around to stimulate her brain cells. Hazelnut is an intelligent, loving hound, but she has some serious anxiety issues around dogs (especially, but not only, big ones), and around certain people, too (I have not yet figured out what makes her snap at people). When her triggers get too close, Hazelnut barks and lunges and froths at the mouth. So finding a dogsitter was going to be challenging! Cathy of A Dog's Day was not fazed by Hazelnut's seemingly aggressive behaviour. Our first meeting, at the beginning of May, 2 weeks after I had adopted Hazelnut, everyone nearly went deaf. Hazelnut was barking and bearing teeth, shouting "Hey everyone! I feel really uncomfortable right now! And I want you to feel that way too!" In spite of the fact that Cathy was then on vacation until a week before my weekend getaway, she planned with me an approach to introduce her to Hazelnut and gradually make the relationship more comfortable. She also brought along her son Jacob, knowing that his gentle, laid-back demeanor would be soothing for an unsettled dog. Cathy and Jacob met me at home and took Hazelnut for a walk. I gave them the key, and later in the week, they let themselves into the house, and took Hazelnut for another walk. All of this was free of charge, because they wanted to make sure the weekend would work out well for everyone, Hazelnut especially! Jacob did much of the dog-sitting while I was gone, and I couldn't be happier with the results. When I got home Monday afternoon, Hazelnut was lolling about on the couch. She was more relaxed than I'd ever seen her. In the course of 3 days, Jacob and Cathy worked some kind of de-stressing magic on Hazelnut. I will definitely be hiring A Dog's Day again in future. And if you need an experienced dogsitter (or dog walker) who is prepared to deal with practically anything, who will plan it carefully, and execute the plan with love and attention to detail, then you should give Cathy a call!

Shortts Lake Doggy Daycare is a small family owned business just outside of Halifax. They have a…read morebeautiful facility on the owners property with large fenced areas outside for the dogs. They are cage free, they have air conditioning and cameras and I can not say enough great things about this business. They are a gem, we have been bringing our dogs here for years and it is worth the short drive out of the city in exchange for the peace of mind we receive while on vacation or out of town. The prices are great and this is the cleanest daycare/boarding business I have been to. We very highly recommend to anyone. Also 2 of our 3 dogs are on full time meds and she administers them perfectly, she doesn't skip a beat - very organized :)

If you love your dog, do not leave them here…read more To put it simply: If we ever needed dog care and Pampered Paws were the ONLY place we could leave our dog, we would go through the inconvenience of changing any plans just so we could avoid leaving our pet at Pampered Paws. Our last experience saw us picking up our normally happy and joyful pup at Pampered Paws to find him despondent, dopey, sad, and seemingly miserable. He was wet and smelly. When we got home we knew something had clearly gone wrong so we phoned to inquire. Wendy spoke to us and after initially reassuring us that nothing was wrong or out of the ordinary, it was becoming clear from her quickly changing recount of events that she was not being truthful with us. In the end it turns out our dog had gotten into something left out and had gotten sick. It bothered us that our pup was so miserable, bothered that no one told us anything was wrong at pick-up, disgusted by Wendy and her attempts to hide the truth. It was only through our persistent refusal to accept her story that she admitted anything had happened to our dog. We will never, ever, leave our dog in the care of Pampered Paws. Not only did they provide poor care, but they were dishonest when caught being negligent. Never again.

Let's sum it up in the 5 Pampered Paws Ds: dishonest, deceitful, disorganized, dangerous,…read moredistressing. 1) Dishonest: they make ludicrous excuses or lies about the dogs and are quick to re-frame it. They lie overtly on other online review channels. 2) Deceitful: they will tell you, for example, that they took your dog to the vet without telling the owners and then omitting the name of the vet or any supporting paperwork. 3) Disorganized: Wendy has no idea what she is doing. Her underlings give inconsistent information. Either that or when she's caught in a lie, she will lie again (see 1&2). 4) Dangerous: Evidence from the example in #2 as well as the fact that they insist that they have 2-hour trials with big dogs that are new. They don't. They'll just tell you to come get them and if you can't they will actually isolate your dog. 5) Distressing: When you realize two days in that someone inept is taking care of your dog, it causes a big problem. They call with nonsensical issues without being able to truly explain a concern. It's frenetic and confusing. There is my take. I wish they would get a surprise inspection because I absolutely adore animals. If I knew what I had known when my dog (large dog) stayed there, I would strongly consider taking a certain someone to small claims.

We have taken our Dog, Adobe to Hound Tales Inn on a few occasions now. They are just outside the…read morecity (about a 30 minute drive), they are easy to get to, they have a large property and plenty wooded areas for walks. Each time we get there, Adobe is happy to see Leslie (the business owner) who has a couple of dogs of her own. There are usually other dogs that stay over for extra companionship. The owners live onsite, so there is always supervision. The facility is brand new, very clean, a good size and well laid out. There are sections to ensure all the dogs will be comfortable, can have their own space and bed, and still be able to play together. They play area is very secure with a few shaded areas for the summer. Adobe is always exhausted when we take him home. Whether because we're going out of town, or just need a night off, Hound Tales is the perfect inn for your dog. They obviously love animals and care about ensuring each pet is happy during their stay. I definitely recommend them and will be taking adobe again. I hope they get a Facebook Page up soon as I'd love to see even more pics of the dogs playing.

Our Cane Corso Molly LOVES this place. Just as the other reviewer mentioned, she always comes home…read morejust exhausted! I have no idea how Leslie keeps up with all those puppies! Last time I was there, she was mentioning a 6th-visit-free incentive, which is great if you need to use a kennel often. The facility is very new and nicely designed to give all the dogs their own space while remaining social. Perfect for Molly's social mood swings. I don't even consider Leslie's place a kennel, it's more like Molly is staying with family. She stayed for New Years a couple years ago. We knew she'd enjoyed her stay when she came home and slept for a whole day.

This lady is very miserable... says she is open 24 hours but shouts at you if you call at 8 am…read more.. horrible service... can't have miserable people around my pets.

From the owner: Owner - Nicole Pettipas, Veterinarian Assistant Offering -…read moreIn-your-home pet sitting for dogs and cats, no boarding available. Drop-in or Live-in available. Paws@Home is a home care pet sitting service available in the Halifax, Clayton Park, Fairview and Bedford areas. I have my diploma in Veterinary Assisting in order to be able to provide you with professional care for your furry friends. Boarding services are not available. Please contact me if you are looking to have your pets and home cared for by a responsible, trained, caring and professional individual while you are away. References and quotes are available.

I called this lady today to inquire about her dog sitting services, wanting to support local…read morebusinesses in my area, only to have this woman hang up on me! She told me she doesn't have time today and then "click", she hung up. What kind of business is this? How are people supposed to trust this woman with their animals when she cannot even talk to a customer with respect. I sure wouldn't want her taking care of my animals now! I give this business 1 star and wouldn't think twice about changing my answer, very very poor business etiquette and a very sour rotten attitude!

I have been taking my Cockapoo to Sabrina for about 2 years. She is delightful and is very gentle…read morewith my nervous pup. Her cuts are very well done and she listens to what I want. I really like the fact that my dog is the only dog (other than her own dog) that is there at the time so he gets her full attention during his visit. I drop him off at his appointment time and pick him up once he is done. Very positive experience for us!

From the owner: Bring your dogs into Sabrina's Pet Salon where they are treated with love and care in a one on one…read moreenvironment. Grooming one dog at a time allows for a personal connection, as well as a more relaxing, and hygienic experience for your furry family member.